I Am No Guide-Pearl Jam

Over thirty years after Ten, their genre defining debut record, Pearl Jam remains one of the most resonant, successful, and enduring bands in the history of rock music. Pearl Jam: Song by Song celebrates Pearl Jam's remarkable legacy through a deep dive into the meaning and themes of their music over the course of their ground-breaking career. It tracks Pearl Jam's evolution through their explosive start, deliberate retreat, and gradual transformation into rock and roll elder statesmen, exploring how these experiences shaped their music, album by album, song by song. But since Pearl Jam's music cannot be understood without reference to their legendary shows, famous for their intensity and community, Pearl Jam: Song by Song documents definitive live performances of every song and celebrates the transformative relationship between Pearl Jam and their fans.

About the Authors

Dr. Brian Stipelman has been a Pearl Jam fan since 1992. When he is not writing Pearl Jam reviews for theskyiscrape.com, he is the dean of liberal arts at Frederick Community College. His favourite album is Vitalogy, and his favourite song is 'Alive'.

Brandon Rector has been a Pearl Jam fan since 1992 as well. He spends too much time curating content on theskyiscrape.com, but pays the bills as a public health agent and vaccine advocate in North Carolina. His favourite album is No Code, and his favourite song is 'Indifference.'